The study of adult education has much to offer museum education, particularly from the lens of nonformal education--education that takes place outside formal educational settings. Through analysis of two case studies of nonformal education at museums (parks, historical sites, and cultural institutions), findings reveal a much more complex picture…

The purpose of this study was to investigate the teaching beliefs of non-formal environmental educators who work in state and local parks. Findings reveal that teaching beliefs are much more complex than purported in the literature. Three broad insights are offered: including roles and responsibilities of the non-formal environmental educator,…

Describes nonvisual sensory experiences to use on a trail walk for blindfolded persons. Provided are suggestions for organizing such a walk and descriptions of resource materials. (WB)

Offers guidelines for communicating with and accommodating persons with visual, hearing, and ambulatory handicaps in parks and other outdoor education settings. (WB)